Summary
iPadOS 17 added Lock Screen widgets, Focus modes, and Live Activities. Safari gained privacy controls, and iCloud Keychain added shared password groups. This guide explains the changes for business users. See our iPadOS 17 compatibility guide to check whether your iPad supports iPadOS 17.
iPadOS 17 features for entrepreneurs
Apple released iPadOS 17 on September 18, 2023.
1. Lock Screen widgets
The Lock Screen shows weather, calendar, battery level, and other widgets. Each widget is a small box that displays app information. Interactive widgets let you mark a reminder complete without opening its app. Change the wallpaper, date and time font, and color.
2. Focus modes for work and personal use
Choose which notifications each Focus allows. Link a Lock Screen and Home Screen to a Focus in iPadOS 17. For example, Work and Personal Focus modes can show different layouts. See Apple’s iPad Focus guide for setup steps.
3. Live Activities on the Lock Screen
Supported apps can show Live Activities on the Lock Screen. They show delivery updates or information from an app running in the background. You can check the status without opening the app.
4. Safari privacy and shared passwords
Safari blocks known trackers and limits website fingerprinting in Private Browsing. These protections apply only in Private Browsing. They do not replace account security or data-protection controls. iPadOS 17 added shared password groups to iCloud Keychain, Apple’s password manager. Group members can share passwords and passkeys. A passkey lets you sign in without a password. Changes sync to each member’s devices. Read Apple’s Safari 17 release notes and iPad password-sharing guide.
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Conclusion
For iPhone updates, see our iOS 17 guide for entrepreneurs. For Apple’s tools across devices, see our complete guide to Apple for entrepreneurs.
Further Reading
Apple’s support pages cover iPadOS 17, Focus, Safari, and password sharing:
- iPadOS 17 features
- iPadOS 17 release notes
- Set up a Focus on iPad
- Safari 17 release notes
- Share passwords and passkeys on iPad
